School Bus Driver

School Bus Driver

The Bus Driver

15 Years Experience

South, ..

Female, 37

I have been a bus driver since late 2006. I know the inside story, the scoop, the down low dirt of what it takes to be a bus driver, how to handle kids and adults, and how to survive on the "streets" so to speak. I used to have a blog, feel free to browse it or ask me a question here.

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Last Answer on February 07, 2021

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Is no talking on bus a rule a bus driver can make? And does a bus driver have the right to write you up for it?

Asked by Lisa over 6 years ago

Yes and yes. Truthfully though, I prefer other student management methods. Just bring headphones and a good music player.

Can school bus driver stop the bus on the side of the road for 10 minutes or more to take a break? This is around 7:00am

Asked by Stephanie almost 7 years ago

Yes. It also depends on whether they have students on the bus too. They may be trying to get their students under control too and one of the easiest ways to do that is to simply pull the bus over and wait. If the driver is at a school or near a school they may be killing time before drop off is allowed.

Do you ever do cross country trips or do they usually hire a charter service for them?

Asked by 435345 over 6 years ago

Cross country as in the sport yes. Cross country as in longer than 5 to 7 hours... generally that depends on the trip coordinator whether they get charter or lowball pay us.

Can a school district buy a 20 year old bus fix it up, get all the safety specifications, and make it like brand then put it back into service legally? I know they can keep a bus as long as they want but what about buying old and older buses?

Asked by Forg over 6 years ago

Legally speaking, I am not sure. I suppose if mileage is right and they can get some use out of it, i suppose they could do that. Most systems won't use buses older than 20 years but many of our buses are that old if not older.

Is sticking the PA microphone up to a speaker a good way to get kids attention?

Asked by Mike over 6 years ago

Sure?

Is it okay to wear a MAGA hat when you drive.

Asked by Orange man ???? over 6 years ago

Sure? I mean a hat is a hat is a hat. If you're offended by a hat, I suggest you find a safe space to cry and grow up.

Why on some newer school buses do the headlights sometimes wig wag with the red lights?

Asked by Krista over 6 years ago

Visibility. Visibility. Visibility. It's all about visibility of the bus. A driver is more likely to be aware and alert if the light is flashing rather than solid color.